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George Rofaiel, MD, FACS

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Languages Spoken: English

Dr. Rofaiel is a Transplant and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgeon who joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in January of 2018. He joined the team with multiple years of experience in solid organ transplantation. Before joining the University of Utah, Dr. Rofaiel started and managed kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs over the course of five years. He also performed many complex oncologic procedures for solid intrabdominal and hepatobiliary tumors.

Employing the latest in surgical technology, robotics in particular, Dr. Rofaiel brings minimally invasive techniques to both transplant and cancer surgery.

Dr. Rofaiel received his Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery degree from Cairo University in 2001. He also spent several years conducting research at Duke University. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the Cleveland Clinic where he received world class training in general and advanced subspecialty surgery.

Dr. Rofaiel completed Adult and Pediatric Multiorgan Transplant training at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. In this institution, he completed training to perform complex adult and pediatric organ transplants in one of the busiest programs in the nation.

The focus of our practice is to provide patient centered and compassionate care while employing the latest in surgical innovation and data-driven care.

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Hospital

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
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University Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Liver Transplant
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Living Kidney Donor Transplant
  • Liver Disease
  • Liver Cancer
  • Pancreas Transplant
  • Liver, Biliary, & Pancreas Surgery
  • Liver Biopsies
  • Living Liver Donor Transplant
  • Renal Transplantation
  • Robotic Kidney Surgery
  • Robotic Liver Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.7/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.7/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.6/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.5/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.7/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient October 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

She shared her personal experience as a donor and that really helped us.

UofU Patient October 03, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

My longest wait between people was about two minutes.

UofU Patient September 18, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Good experience.

UofU Patient August 15, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr and staff covered everything I think.

UofU Patient August 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I will always recommend U of U hospital and clinic services to my family and friends

UofU Patient August 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I had an outstanding experience with the doctors. Both Dr Raghavan and Dr Rofaiel were attentive, encouraged questions, and above all I felt like they truly cared, even though I'd just met them. I would stronglyrecommend my friends and family to them

UofU Patient July 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I left there with much more knowledge regarding my procedure.

UofU Patient July 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Its all good

UofU Patient May 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

3 out of 5 stars

felt like he was guilting me. shaming me.

UofU Patient May 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Discussions were very clear and to the point. All my questions were answered.

UofU Patient April 24, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

He was almost 30 minutes late to our telemeeting.

UofU Patient March 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Each member of the team that we visited with took the time to go over all risks in detail and answer all our questions and concerns.

UofU Patient March 01, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I was made to feel at ease during the visit and I did not feel that there was a time constraint with my interview with each person I talked with. There was a willingness by the providers to give me the time I needed to have all of my questions and concerns answered.

UofU Patient February 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

They were all very helpful and made sure to answer all questions I had

UofU Patient February 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

each Dr that I saw was very good at explaining everything to me. very informative from each specialist.

UofU Patient January 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

The team was exceptional, very organized.

UofU Patient January 21, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient January 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

The care providers were very knowledgeable and were able to assist me with all my needs.

UofU Patient December 26, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

very thorough with explaining the process being performed.

UofU Patient December 22, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone I encountered was very helpful and knowledgeable

UofU Patient December 06, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

everyone went above what I expected

UofU Patient November 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient August 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate all the amazing staff and the expertise of those who treated me, especially Dr. Rofaiel.

UofU Patient August 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Rofaiel was extremely professional. he explained things to me in terms I could understand.

Dr. Rofaiel is a Transplant and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgeon who joined the University of Utah School of Medicine in January of 2018. He joined the team with multiple years of experience in solid organ transplantation. Before joining the University of Utah, Dr. Rofaiel started and managed kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs over the course of five years. He also performed many complex oncologic procedures for solid intrabdominal and hepatobiliary tumors.

Employing the latest in surgical technology, robotics in particular, Dr. Rofaiel brings minimally invasive techniques to both transplant and cancer surgery.

Dr. Rofaiel received his Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery degree from Cairo University in 2001. He also spent several years conducting research at Duke University. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the Cleveland Clinic where he received world class training in general and advanced subspecialty surgery.

Dr. Rofaiel completed Adult and Pediatric Multiorgan Transplant training at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. In this institution, he completed training to perform complex adult and pediatric organ transplants in one of the busiest programs in the nation.

The focus of our practice is to provide patient centered and compassionate care while employing the latest in surgical innovation and data-driven care.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

Research Interests

  • Transplant Outcomes
  • Technical Aspects of Organ Transplantation
  • Role of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery

Education History

Fellowship University of Washington Medical Center
Adult and Pediatric Multiorgan Transplantation
Fellow, 2012
Chief Resident Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Chief Resident, 2010
Residency Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Resident, 2009
Internship Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Intern, 2005
Research Fellow Duke University Medical Center

Research Fellow, 2004
Professional Medical Cairo University
Medicine/Surgery
M.B.B.Ch., 2001

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Gilbert Pan, Jeffrey Campsen, Robin D Kim George Rofaiel (2020). Efficacy and utility of robotic single-access bilateral nephrectomy (r-SABN) in end-stage renal disease patients. J Robot Surg.
  2. Allam SR, Madhrira MM, Memon IA, Tessier J, Johnson JA, Dao A, Rofaiel G (2020). Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome After Kidney Transplantation: Lessons Learned From the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. A Case Series With Literature Review. Transplant Proc, 52(1), 146-152.
  3. Allam S, Madhrira M, Memon I, Tessier J, Johnson J, Dao A, Rofaiel G (2020). Invasive Mucormycosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient. 97(1), P216.
  4. Allam SR, Iyamu I, Pan G, Martinez E, Sankarapandian B, Fayek S, Rofaiel G (2019). Management of Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction After Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys, a Case Report and Review of Available Literature. Transplant Direct, 5(7), e466.
  5. Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Pan G, Sossenheimer M, OHara R, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, Campsen J, Goodale M, Kim R (2019). Creation of a Robotically Assisted Terminal Jejunogastrostomy is Safe and Effective in Regaining Antegrade Enteral Bile Duct Access After Live Donor Liver Transplant with Roux Limb.
  6. Campsen J, Call T, Allen CM, Presson AP, Martinez E, Rofaiel G, Kim RD (2019). Prospective, double-blind, randomized clinical trial comparing an ERAS pathway with ketorolac and pregabalin versus standard of care plus placebo during live donor nephrectomy for kidney transplant. Am J Transplant, 19(6), 1777-1781.
  7. Fayek SA, Ali MS, Hasham L, Herbert M, Allam SR, Rofaiel G (2018). Expanding the Envelope: Favorable Outcomes Utilizing Kidneys From Small Pediatric Donors (≤ 15 kg). Transplant Proc, 50(10), 3204-3210.
  8. Nikaein A, Lerman M, Rofaiel G, Allam SR (9/17/18). Single center observation of the role of pre-existing HLA-DP antibodies in humoral rejection following renal transplantation. Transpl Immunol.
  9. Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (7/30/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.
  10. Allam SR, Sankarapandian B, Memon IA, Nef PC, Livingston TS, Rofaiel G (2015). Biopsy Induced Arteriovenous Fistula and Venous Stenosis in a Renal Transplant. Case Rep Nephrol, 2015, 313610.
  11. Rofaiel G (1/1/2011). Biomarkers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Organ Transplantation. Fortschr Immunitatsforsch.
  12. Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C (11/7/2005). Who is at risk for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) after liver transplantation? J Hepatol.
  13. Nikaein A, Lerman M, Rofaiel G, Dickerman R, Allam S (In Press). Pre-existing HLA-DP antibodies may be detrimental to renal transplant outcome. (Epub ahead of print) Transpl Immunol.
  14. Fayek S, Allam S, Sankarapandian B, Memon I, Nef P, Livingston T, Rofaiel G (In Press). Expanding The Envelop: Favorable Outcomes Utilizing Kidneys From Small Pediatric Donors (≤2 years). (Epub ahead of print) Transplant Proc.
  15. Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (In Press). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. (Epub ahead of print) Cureus.

Review

  1. Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C (2006). Who is at risk for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) after liver transplantation? [Review]. J Hepatol, 44(1), 19-23.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Rofaiel G (2011). Biomarkers as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools in Organ Transplantation. World Transplant Congress, The Immunology Report 2011.
  2. Rofaiel G (In Press). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys with Vascular Injuries. 27th International Congress of the Transplantation Society, Madrid Spain.

Case Report

  1. Rofaiel G, Allam SR, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower CT, Fayek SA (2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus, 10(7), e3073.
  2. Rofaiel G, Allam S, Ali M, Martinez E, Brower C, Fayek S (7/30/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric Kidneys Despite Vascular Injuries. Cureus.

Abstract

  1. Rofaiel G, Martinez E, Campse J, Sossenheimer M, Adler D, Gallegos J, Box T, Pham T, OHara R, Hardman R, Kim R (2019). Regaining Endoscopic Access to Roux-En-Y Hepaticojejunostomy after Right Lobe Live Liver Transplant using Robotically Created Jejunogastrostomy [Abstract].
  2. Rofaiel G, Fayek S (01/01/2018). Bovine Carotid Artery to The Rescue, A Method to Repair Iliac Artery Dissection During a Kidney Transplant [Abstract]. ASTS Winter Symposium 2018-Am J Transplant.
  3. Fayek S, Rofaiel G (2017). Utilization of Small Pediatric En-bloc Kidney Grafts Allows for Significantly Short Waiting Time and Favorable Outcomes [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
  4. Rofaiel G, Rayhill S, Halldorson J, Dick A, Reyes J, Perkins J (2012). HTK and UW are more Cost-Effective than LR for Preservation of Live Donor Kidney Transplants [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
  5. Rofaiel G, Reyes J, Rayhill S (2012). Stapled human venous anastomoses may be feasible in Liver Transplantation - a proof of concept study [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
  6. Rofaiel G, Langnas A (2012). Outcome of Adult Liver Transplant Patients with Preexisting Portal Vein Thrombosis, a Single Institution Experience [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.
  7. Rofaiel G, Giangiacomo D, Domen J, Gandy Kl (2003). Syngeneic reconstitution rescues mice that develop severe GVHD after allogeneic reconstitution [Abstract]. Journal of Surgical Research, 114(2), 306.
  8. Gandy Kl, Giangiacomo D, Rofaiel G, Domen J (2003). The human CD8 alpha transgene does not restore facilitative potential to non-facilitating CD4+ and B220+ cells [Abstract]. American Journal of Transplantation.

Other

  1. Aucejo F, Rofaiel G, Miller C, Winans C, Fung J (2005). Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders – Defining the High-risk Liver Transplant Recipients. Transplant Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Global Surgery-Future Directions.

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Rofaiel G (5/25/2018). Robotic-assisted Liver Surgery Could Drastically Reduce Your Recovery Time [Web]. Salt Lake City: The Scope University of Utah. Available: https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_utjmz59y.
  2. Rofaiel G, Fayek S (5/1/2018). Successful Transplantation of Pediatric En Bloc Kidneys with Vascular Inguries [Web]. The Transplantation Society.
  3. Fayek S, Rofaeil G (1/1/2018). Robotic Assisted Uretal Re-Implantation Post-Kidney Transplant [Video]. Winter Symposium.
  4. Rofaiel G (9/14/2017). Selena Gomez Undergoes Kidney Transplant- A pop star with North Texas ties is bringing attention to a disease that's rarely in the spotlight. [Web]. North Texas: MSNBC5.
  5. Rofaiel G (3/29/2017). Family Who Donated Teen Daughter’s Organs to Speak at April 6 Donate Life Month Event- Event aims to encourage organ donor registration [Web]. Medical City News Room.
  6. Rofaiel G (2/13/2017). Two DFW Hospitals Make Best Organ Transplant Outcome List [Web]. D Healthcare Magazine.
  7. Rofaiel G (2/10/2017). Robotic kidney transplant: Hospital uses new technology for surgery [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
  8. Rofaiel G (7/26/2016). Plaza Medical’s transplant success helps bring state meeting to Fort Worth. [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
  9. Rofaiel G (01/01/2016). Arlington Police Officer Donated Kidney to Complete Stranger Donation Called “Height of Grace,” Starts Good Samaritan Kidney Swap Chain At Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth [Web]. MSNBC Channel5.
  10. Rofaiel G (10/1/2015). Southlake Woman is Recipient of Plaza Medical Center’s 100th Kidney Transplant [Web]. Medical City Newsroom.
  11. Rofaiel G (9/1/2015). Veteran’s Day Has Special Meaning for Kidney Transplant Recipient [Web]. Medical City Newsroom.
  12. Rofaiel G (9/1/2015). The Great Kidney Swap [Web]. DFWHC Interlocutor.
  13. Rofaiel G (6/1/2015). Transplantation: Giving a chance at new life [Web]. Fort Worth Business Press.
  14. Rofaiel G (01/01/2015). Kidney donation chain saves Fort Worth man's life [Web]. ABC News (WFAA8).

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Education History

Professional Medical Cairo University
Medicine/Surgery
M.B.B.Ch.

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